On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.

The handbill that informed slaves in Texas of their freedom was given out June 19, 1865, more than two years after President ...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday ... message that we are one America that values freedom for all, and that while much progress has been made since 1865, racial disparities still plague us today ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans ... The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” Early celebrations involved prayer ...

June 19, 1865. A day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. A day that would come to symbolize freedom and hope for countless African Americans. "I think - lately, Juneteenth ...

The holiday, which was designated a federal holiday in 2021 and has been recognized within Black and African-American communities for far longer than that, has gained broader recognition in recent ...

IN A FEW DAYS, WE WILL OBSERVE AND CELEBRATE THE FEDERAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAY EXTENDS BEYOND THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FREEDOM OF THE LAST ENSLAVED PEOPLE. IN 1865.

Last week at a Juneteenth ... 1865, after Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, “The enslaved people of Texas learned they were free.” On that day, she said, “they claimed their freedom.” ...

Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Jubilee Day. Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered General Order No. 3 to the enslaved people and residents of ...